as in shining
giving off or reflecting much light
we could see our reflections in the shiny surface of the marble walls
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Recent Examples of shiny
From Kidman’s natural shiny curls in the wind and the horses in the background to her simple yet chic outfit, her Instagram post has crazy aura.
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Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 9 June 2026
The sheen gave my lips a nice pop without looking too shiny, and my shade, soft sand, blended seamlessly into the natural shade of my lips for a subtle tint.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 8 June 2026
The shiny Ford Explorers rolled out from the shadow of the State Capitol building and off to suburban lots, leaving the city grappling with how to reinvent the former Saxon-Ford property for a new generation.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 June 2026
A little more than five years ago, a shiny white Falcon 9 rocket made its debut flight, boosting a Cargo Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
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Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 9 June 2026
The sheen gave my lips a nice pop without looking too shiny, and my shade, soft sand, blended seamlessly into the natural shade of my lips for a subtle tint.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 8 June 2026
The shiny Ford Explorers rolled out from the shadow of the State Capitol building and off to suburban lots, leaving the city grappling with how to reinvent the former Saxon-Ford property for a new generation.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 June 2026
A little more than five years ago, a shiny white Falcon 9 rocket made its debut flight, boosting a Cargo Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shiny
Adjective
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Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2026
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Her world, fueled by her life, was the shining and irrefutable definition of integrity.—
Josh Peter,
USA Today,
20 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The way the celebrations are performances now, too, with a sea of glowing rectangles held aloft as the fourth quarter ticked away tensely.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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There is no evidence of mockery in the photo, and if there is, certainly the glowing white swan gliding on the moat’s black water doesn’t know it.—
Steve Martin,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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This luminous dual-timeline novel follows two couples with ties to El Salvador and the threads of war, loss and love that unite them.—
Caroline Killilea,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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As the title states, this one gets under your skin and features a committed, luminous performance from Johansson.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Lutnick walked over the crowd of steelworkers in their hard hats and bright orange fireproof protective gear, a dozen wide and a dozen deep, and shook hands with each one.—
Salena Zito,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2026
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Initial crowds were eager to watch the twisty conspiracy thriller on the biggest and brightest screens, with premium large formats representing a mighty 48% of grosses.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The northern lights could give skywatchers a dazzling show tonight and over the weekend, thanks to recent solar events.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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In the 34th minute of a round of 16 match against Bulgaria, Negrete passed to teammate Javier Aguirre and then launched himself sideways to scissor kick Aguirre’s return volley and score a dazzling goal.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Dec. 2025
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For those who prefer maximalism, however, 18-karat gold cuffs from Femar come in massive, smooth and gleaming, 18-karat gold forms that look like armorial adornments from a super-stylish tribe.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The radiant limestone floors and brass accents make this retreat feel both elevated and intimate.—
Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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L’Oréal’s Lumi Glotion was also behind her radiant look for her 2023 Sports Illustrated cover shoot.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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At the Obama public library, I was greeted by gleaming wood shelves and stacks of colorful tomes, and shimmering light streaming through its floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Expect light linens and shimmering silks, flowing drapes and silhouettes, and an artful interplay between classicism and subtle modernity.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
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“Shiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shiny. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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